Why Do Auroras Light Up the Sky?

Auroras are like the sky doing a dance with space. The sun sends out particles that travel through space and hit Earth’s atmosphere. When they bump into gases in our air, they light up like fireworks, creating colors we see as auroras.

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  1. During a solar storm, particles from the sun zoom through space and hit Earth’s atmosphere like fireworks in the sky.
  2. Auroras can be seen when the moon is out, making the light show even more colorful and bright.
  3. Children often imagine that the lights are dancing animals or spirits in the night.

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